Girl's 1993 death still a mystery

April 12, 2009

On March 23, 1993, 16-year-old Rayna Rison left her job at the Pine Lake Animal Hospital in LaPorte and never returned home. The next night, Rayna's car was found abandoned on County Road 200 East near 600 North. Eight days later, an anonymous tip led investigators to where her jacket was left hanging in a tree, an area searched earlier by police. Thirty-three days later, on April 27, Rayna Rison's body was found in a pond in the 6900 block of North Range Road in LaPorte County. Crime Stoppers is asking for your help to solve this cold case. If you know who killed Rayna Rison, please contact Crime Stoppers. If your information leads to an arrest you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. You can contact Crime Stoppers about any felony crime or fugitive. Submit a secure tip online at www.SouthBendAreaCrimeStoppers.com. Or call (800) 342-STOP. In South Bend, call 288-STOP. Crime Stoppers does not have caller ID, and we won't ask your name. Do the right thing.